People with intellectual disabilities, such as those with Down syndrome or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, have historically had shorter life expectancies than the general population, but data from a ...

Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period. The ...

Read full article: ‘The world can change:’ This Apopka nonprofit doles out random acts of kindness For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, finding employment, independence and ...

This project was funded by the Endeavour Foundation Disability Research Grant. Leaving school and figuring out what’s next is challenging for young people. For those with disability, it is even harder ...

A smartphone app significantly reduced depressive symptoms and improved self-esteem and quality of life in individuals with intellectual disabilities. The study addressed a research gap, highlighting ...

Lincoln's Barkley Speech Language and Hearing Clinic hosts a unique book club for young adults with intellectual disabilities ...

When people think of disabilities, they usually picture something physical: a cane, a prosthetic, or a ramp outside a school. Intellectual disabilities, however, lack that kind of visibility. As a ...

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In 2025, Georgia enacted a landmark reform that lowers the burden of proof for intellectual disability in death penalty cases ...